Donald: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Donald | Boys
Origin of the name Donald:
Anglicized form of the Gaelic Domhnall (world ruler), which is thought to be derived from the primitive Celtic Dumno-valo-s (world mighty). Alternatively, some believe the name to be derived from the Gaelic don (brown). Short: Don. Pet: Donny.
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Don, Donnie
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Gaelic "World Ruler"
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Donald Trump, businessman
Donald O'Connor, actor
Donny Osmond, singer
Don Henley, singer
Donald Tusk, President of Poland
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Donald Blake, original secret identity of Thor in Marvel comics
Donald Draper, character in TV show "Mad Men"
Donald Duck
Dr. Donald Mallard, character in TV show "NCIS"
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Current Popularity of Donald by State
Global Popularity of the Name Donald
- #238 in Scotland
- #331 in United States
